Manager, Detection and Response

Job Description

Role Overview:As a Manager, Detection and Response at Synchrony, you will be a part of the Synchrony Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC) and play a crucial role in cyber detection of information security alerts and assisting in the investigation and reporting of major information security incidents across all business units. Your responsibilities will include operating the detection and response program, handling escalated incidents, and ensuring the security of both traditional on-premise and cloud management plane. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of communication technologies, emerging cloud security practices, and building relationships within the organization.Key Responsibilities:- Respond to security incidents by mitigating and containing impacts, coordinating remediation efforts, and providing recommendations for improvements to senior management.- Utilize security technologies such as Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and other tools to proactively detect security threats.- Collaborate with the Cyber Intelligence team to develop threat detection logic and enhance Detection and Incident Response processes.- Document findings, create detailed reports, enumerate risks, and prioritize mitigation efforts based on business priorities.- Act as a subject matter expert on incident response tasks and coordinate IT resources effectively.- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance overall security posture.Qualifications Required:- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in information security or related technology, or a High School Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience.- Minimum 2 years of experience in cyber security, incident response, or security operations related to detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery from cyber security incidents.- Strong verbal and written communication skills.- Ability to perform logical problem-solving.- Experience working in high-performing teams and understanding teamwork dynamics in a SOC environment.- Industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Security Specialty, and other cybersecurity certifications are a plus. Role Overview:As a Manager, Detection and Response at Synchrony, you will be a part of the Synchrony Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC) and play a crucial role in cyber detection of information security alerts and assisting in the investigation and reporting of major information security incidents across all business units. Your responsibilities will include operating the detection and response program, handling escalated incidents, and ensuring the security of both traditional on-premise and cloud management plane. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of communication technologies, emerging cloud security practices, and building relationships within the organization.Key Responsibilities:- Respond to security incidents by mitigating and containing impacts, coordinating remediation efforts, and providing recommendations for improvements to senior management.- Utilize security technologies such as Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and other tools to proactively detect security threats.- Collaborate with the Cyber Intelligence team to develop threat detection logic and enhance Detection and Incident Response processes.- Document findings, create detailed reports, enumerate risks, and prioritize mitigation efforts based on business priorities.- Act as a subject matter expert on incident response tasks and coordinate IT resources effectively.- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance overall security posture.Qualifications Required:- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in information security or related technology, or a High School Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience.- Minimum 2 years of experience in cyber security, incident response, or security operations related to detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery from cyber security incidents.- Strong verbal and written communication skills.- Ability to perform logical problem-solving.- Experience working in high-performing teams and understanding teamwork dynamics in a SOC environment.- Industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Security Specialty, and other cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

Keyskills :
Information SecurityRelationship BuildingCyber DetectionIncident ResponseSecurity IncidentEvent Management SIEMSecurity Orchestration AutomationResponse SOAREndpoint DetectionResponse EDRThreat DetectionCyber IntelligenceCommunication Technolo